CITY OF MONTE VISTA
Job Announcement: Human Resources Director / Risk Manager
Position Title: Human Resources Director / Risk Manager
Department: Administrative
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $60,000 – $65,000 annually (DOE)
Posting Date: July 13, 2026
Application Deadline: August 3, 2026
Application & Review Timeline:
The City will begin reviewing applications on July 20, 2026. The City may extend the application deadline or continue recruitment until the position is filled.
Position Summary
The City of Monte Vista is seeking a qualified, highly motivated professional to serve as the Human Resources Director / Risk Manager. Operating within a sole-contributor department structure, this position exercises independent autonomy over the daily operations of the City’s Human Resources and Risk Management systems.
This role is responsible for both high-level strategic design and direct, hands-on execution. Key functions include personnel system administration, labor law compliance, property/liability insurance renewals, safety training, worker's compensation processing, and serving as the designated City ADA Coordinator.
Essential Job Functions
· HR Administration & Compliance: Administers all City personnel systems, updates the Employee Handbook, maintains secure personnel files, and interprets policies for department heads.
· Risk Management & Insurance: Monitors and administers commercial property, casualty, and liability insurance programs; handles renewal applications and risk prevention reporting.
· Claims Processing & Investigations: Manages direct intake, tracking, and field investigations for workers' compensation and liability insurance claims.
· Recruitment & Onboarding: Executes all clerical and professional workflows for hiring, posting advertisements, processing applications, and conducting background checks.
· Clerical & Financial Workflows: Performs direct data entry, monthly reconciliations of benefit billing statements, retirement system reports, and divisional invoices.
· ADA & Internal Investigations: Serves as the City's ADA Coordinator, resolves grievances, manages the interactive accommodation process, and conducts internal investigations regarding harassment or discrimination complaints.
· Benefits & Safety Training: Personally designs and delivers workplace safety and risk training; coordinates drug and alcohol screening programs; and processes annual benefit renewals/enrollments.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
· Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field is highly preferred (relevant senior-level professional HR certification may substitute for the degree).
· Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in Human Resources and Risk Management administration. Direct experience within the public or municipal sector is highly preferred.
· Licenses & Certifications:
o Valid Colorado Driver’s License at the time of hire (required).
o Ability to obtain a professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) within twenty-four (24) months of hire as a mandatory condition of continued employment.
· Pre-Employment Screening: Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and post-offer drug screen (including testing for marijuana with no exceptions)
Total Compensation & Benefits Summary
The City of Monte Vista provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial future.
· Health & Wellness: Optional comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance programs.
· Financial Protection: City-provided Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability insurance coverage.
· Retirement Options: Mandatory 401(a) retirement plan alongside voluntary 457(b) deferred compensation plan options for robust retirement planning.
· Paid Time Off: Generous paid holiday schedules, accrued vacation leave, and accrued paid sick leave under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit a completed City of Monte Vista Job Application along with a resume and cover letter directly to the City Manager's Office or email to [email protected]
Applications can be downloaded from the City’s website or picked up at City Hall.
The City of Monte Vista is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Human Resource: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
